Could the new Oz movie do for 3D cinema what the original did for color?
When The Wizard of Oz debuted in 1939, it introduced audiences to the wonders of what color film could do. Is it possible Oz the Great and Powerful could pull the same routine for 3D in 2013?
Oz the Great and Powerful review, just like Army of Darkness but with more shiny and less humor
Sam Raimi’s prequel to the Wizard of Oz, titled Oz the great and Powerful, is a visual feast of imaginative designs, but the story lacks the emotional weight to connect.
Sam Raimi accuses Blizzard of ‘mismanagement,’ forcing him to leave the Warcraft adaptation
Until recently, Sam Raimi, was attached to direct a film based on Blizzard's World of Warcraft. Raimi, a self-professed fan, was moving ahead when he suddenly backed out without explanation. The director is now claiming that Blizzard's mismanagement is to…
Crystal Dynamics teams with ‘Argo’s’ production company for new Tomb Raider movie
Crystal Dynamics and Square-Enix are enjoying the fruits of their labor this week, releasing the first Tomb Raider game in five years to strong reviews. Having successfully rebooted the game series, the Tomb Raider film series is next up for a makeover.
Disney signs 3D Video on Demand agreement
Later this month, the Wonderful World of Disney is going to be made available in a whole new way for home viewers, as the Walt Disney Company has signed a partnership agreement to make its 3D movies available for video-on-demand viewing - in 3D.
Your rumor du jour: Bale to return as Batman in Nolan’s Justice League?
A new report that cites unnamed sources is claiming that Christopher Nolan is now in charge of all DCU properties for Warner, and that he will be a producer on Justice League – a Justice League that may star Henry Cavill as Superman and Christian Bale as…
Xbox Live continues it plans of total entertainment dominance, as it debuts its first exclusive film, Pulp
Microsoft expands its content offering today with the first movie to debut exclusively on Xbox Live, the British indie comedy about a comic book store owner with big dreams that are derailed by a crime, Pulp.
Jack the Giant Slayer review: A fairy tale of forgettable proportions
Director Bryan Singer offers us a modern take on the stories of Jack and the Beanstalk and the Arthurian tale of Jack the Giant Killer, with his very safe, CGI heavy fairy tale adaptation, Jack the Giant Slayer.
Hollywood targets apps that use copyrighted movie content without permission
In the war against pirated content, Hollywood is now setting its eyes on mobile apps that use its material without purchasing a license. Major corporations have been extremely cooperative in pulling down any violating apps.
PlayStation 4 says no to 4K games, but yes to 100GB 4K movies
Sony's insistence on packing the PlayStation 3 with all the latest tech last decade drove the cost of the console way up. The PlayStation 4 won't chase the bleeding edge of technology, skipping out on 4K resolution for games. 4K movies, however, will be…
Commence maniacal laughter: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has cast its Norman Osborn
The new Amazing Spider-Man film laid the groundwork to eventually have Andrew Garfield’s Spidey eventually face off against Norman Osborn, who will now be played by Chris Cooper.
Thanks for oversharing, famous people! The Oscars, as retold by celebs’ social media accounts
Celebs are just like you and me: They photo-overshare anything and everything they think is awesome - and that of course, includes the 2013 Oscars. Relive Sunday through the eyes and social media accounts of the rich and famous.
The new costume for Spider-Man shows off the whites of his eyes
The fist look at the new Spider-Man costume for the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man sequel has been partially revealed. And while it isn't a massive change, it does bring the look of the suit more in line with tradition.
$1.99 iPhone app helps filmmaker win Oscar
A $1.99 iPhone app that shoots video in the style of an old Super 8 camera helped filmmaker Malik Bendjelloul pick up the Oscar for best documentary Sunday night, making it the first movie partly shot on an iPhone to win an Academy Award.
Yes, you can make an Oscar-nominated film with a MacBook Pro on your couch
We talked to Oscar-nominated director Shawn Christensen about editing his film Curfew in his living room with a MacBook Pro, as well as how technology has changed filmmaking, the kind of tech he uses, and how he went from a rock star to a director.